95-Year-Old Korean War Vet Ahn Hak-sop Seeks Return to North Korea
A 95-year-old former North Korean soldier, Ahn Hak-sop, has asked the South Korean government to facilitate his return to North Korea via Russia or China. However, the South Korean government has opposed this move, stating that North Korea's position on the matter must be confirmed first.
Ahn Hak-sop, born in North Korea, served in the Korean War. He was captured by South Korean forces and has lived in the South since. Now, he wishes to return to his homeland. The South Korean government, however, has taken a stance against his request.
It has been reported that the South Korean government opposes the dispatch of Ahn Hak-sop to North Korea. They have stated that North Korea's position on the matter must be confirmed before any action is taken. This stance was taken during the time of the report in Seoul.
The South Korean government has not approved Ahn Hak-sop's request to return to North Korea via Russia or China. They have stated that North Korea's position on the matter must be confirmed first. The fate of Ahn Hak-sop's request remains uncertain.
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